61K views · 2.1K reactions | Born from post-WWII innovation, the AMX-13 tank debuted in 1952 with a radical design: rear-mounted, oscillating turret... compact engine, and low profile for air mobility. Despite its size, it packed a punch and became a global success—serving in 20+ armies and spawning a whole family of armoured vehicles. | The Tank Museum | Facebook

🎥 voltigeur : The AMX-13, a 1950s French light tank, featured: Weight: About 13 tonnes. Crew: 3 (driver, gunner, commander). Armament: Initially a 75 mm gun, later 90 mm, with machine guns. Engine: 250 hp petrol, later diesel options. Performance: 60 km/h top speed, 350-400 km range, torsion bar suspension. Armor: Light, 10-40 mm thick, no standard NBC protection. Turret: Unique oscillating design with auto-loading capabilities. Designed for mobility and reconnaissance, it had numerous variants